He Zhengdao, who did not agree to the news agency's reporter's application to cover the arsenal, set off from Yulin City on horseback early the next morning, escorted by guards and special combat personnel, and arrived at the location of the underground arsenal not long after.

This visit to the arsenal was naturally also an inspection work, and several new weapons were also accepted. Even if the steel output cannot be increased, according to He Zhengdao's requirements, the arsenal is now carrying out more research and development work on experimental weapons.

These technical reserves are still very important for the arsenal. Once the steel mill begins to produce steel, the weapons that have been completed in the arsenal will be produced in large quantities and equipped with the troops of the Eighth Route Army.

In fact, with the recovery of Datong and Suiyuan, the experimental steel plant, which was also built not far from the arsenal, is also increasing its output. According to He Zhengdao, this can also be regarded as a spare tire for the steel plant.

Although the new steel plant is in preparation, it is also classified as a high secret of the Eighth Route Army. But He Zhengdao also knows that there is no leaky wall in the world, and it is almost impossible to completely prevent this news from leaking.

In view of this situation, Ho Zhengdao temporarily placed many of the recruited steel experts in the steel factory near the arsenal. Let them find things to do, and constantly find ways to increase the output of the steel plant.

With the Eighth Route Army recovering most of Shanxi, and the actual control of these places in Baotou. In the past, the mines opened by the Jin Sui Army were now taken over by the Eighth Route Army, and the mined iron ore continued to arrive in Yulin.

The increase in iron ore production has also increased the output of Yulin Iron and Steel Plant to some extent. This small steel mill provides steel and conducts experiments in steel smelting, and the arsenal's technology for smelting high-quality steel is also improving.

After inspecting the production line of the arsenal, He Zhengdao also felt that the current development of the arsenal was good. With the improvement of the actual control area of the Eighth Route Army, the scale and personnel of the arsenal are constantly improving.

The production line snatched from the hands of the little devils has been fully digested by the arsenal at present. It can be said that the current production scale of the Yulin Arsenal has gradually caught up with the military output of the Taiyuan Arsenal in its heyday.

The improvement of production equipment and the increase of skilled technicians have increased the output of Yulin Arsenal in all aspects. Moreover, the successive recruitment of technicians from various arsenals across the country has also made steady progress in the production of arsenals.

Looking at the several mortars of different calibers placed in the test site, He Zhengdao took a closer look and said, "Zhu Fei, a few of you come over to test it." Look at the mortars we produce, compared to the existing ones! ”

'Yes, Commander! ’

As the members of the Saber special combat team began to carry out artillery experiments one after another, the special combat team members also found that compared with the mortars currently equipped, these mortars are lighter in weight, less different in range, and the explosion effect of the shells is also better.

According to He Zhengdao's requirements, the caliber of mortars produced by the arsenal is still the more common mortar caliber in the Republic of China. Mortars of 60, 82, 100, 120, 150 calibers were developed in arsenals.

Judging from the results tested so far, the maximum firing range of a mortar with a caliber of 100 mm can reach more than five kilometers. This means that in the process of fighting the Japanese army, these heavy mortars can play a role in fire suppression.

Even the 75-caliber mountain guns currently equipped by the Japanese army have a maximum range of about six kilometers. Once their artillery positions are set up relatively high, the Eighth Route Army can completely rely on mortars to return fire at the mountain artillery of the little devils.

Holding the inspection data submitted by the saber, He Zhengdao looked at the arsenal experts and management around him, and said in a timely manner: "Next, the arsenal will focus on the production of 100 mm mortars and equipped shells, and the 60 and 82 can be put aside for the time being." ”

'Yes, Commander! However, the monthly production of such large-caliber mortars may be lower than that of small-caliber mortars. ’

Qin Tai, as the director of the arsenal, knows that at present, the main divisions of the Eighth Route Army are equipped with more mortars of 60 and 82 calibers. On the contrary, mortars of more than 100 mm are less equipped, and it is also very necessary to supplement them with large-caliber mortars.

'No problem! To the best of your ability, it is enough to produce these large-caliber mortars. I believe you also know that some time ago we recovered most of Shanxi and Suiyuan, and the little devils will not let us live in peace.

At present, the main regiments of our divisions are equipped with mortar battalions directly under them. But those mortars are all small-caliber mortars that we have captured before, and you all know how effective they are. This kind of heavy one, we are very rare.

When the little devils will launch an encirclement war, we don't know very well. However, it is very necessary for us to increase the artillery armament of the main regiments of the divisions. After all, at present, our research and development of mountain artillery and field artillery is not very mature.

In this case, if the main regiment can be equipped with several mortars of more than 120 calibers, in the absence of mountain artillery, it can also form a fire deterrent to the mountain artillery or field artillery units of the little devils and reduce the pressure on the blocking troops.

In short, in order to deal with the large-scale encirclement and suppression that the little devils may launch next, it is necessary for us to increase the counterattack and counterattack capabilities of all troops. These mortars are very useful, you have to be more careful. ’

'Yes, please rest assured, commander, we will definitely urge all production teams to produce as many large-caliber mortars as possible for the troops! ’

For the people in the arsenal, the success of each new weapon is a merit for them. But the production of weapons is not to be seen, but more to be used on the battlefield.

Therefore, it was seen that the produced weapons were pulled away and equipped to the troops of the Eighth Route Army. The workers of the arsenal all looked very happy. After all, they are all very aware of the importance of weapons for the troops.

After inspecting the mortar, He Zhengdao had lunch in the canteen of the arsenal at noon, and also had a short dinner table meeting with the experts of various scientific research laboratories to listen to their suggestions and opinions on the current research and development work.

No matter when, these military personnel who are silently dedicated behind the scenes are very worthy of admiration. Even if the arsenal does not give them much salary, it is more to give them relatively generous subsidies to their families.

But even so, these experts are very attentive and carry out various experiments in their respective scientific research laboratories. The birth of every new technology is inseparable from these fortunate military experts.

It is precisely in consideration of the importance of these military experts that He Zhengdao also set up a special hospital in the arsenal to conduct regular physical examinations with these experts. In terms of life, it is also a priority to ensure the food supply of these experts.

This arrangement of the arsenal also touched these experts very much. They also knew that they were indeed well treated compared to the workers of the arsenal. Even if sometimes the development was unsuccessful, He Zhengdao never criticized it.

Compared to before, they were abroad and at home, and if they did not succeed in the experimental subjects, they could be criticized or expelled. At present, the Eighth Route Army, which has limited conditions, did its best to meet their various test requirements.

For these specialists, as long as they can be fed and clothed, they will feel respected. For the rest, they really don't seem to care. Every time a research project breaks through, they feel ecstatic.

He Zhengdao, who came to the shooting range in the afternoon, looked at the long and short guns on the table, and felt equally happy. On the other hand, the accompanying special combat team members looked at the long and short guns on the table, and they also felt very much looking forward to it.

He Zhengdao, who was holding the spear first, said to the special combat team: "This is an improved version of the rifle you used before, but the magazine capacity and effect have been greatly improved. It's just that this gun will only be produced in small batches in the future.

For the time being, those eligible to use this new gun are limited to your Saber Special Operations Team and Reconnaissance Units and Guard Divisions. As before, I have the arsenal produce 300 of this rifle, and the task of battlefield testing is still entrusted to you. ”

'Yes, don't worry, Captain, we'll make good use of this gun!' ’

The new rifles they used earlier, and the feedback from the special combat team members was very good. And He Zhengdao also knows that the rifle that imitates the five or six style will be used by more grassroots troops in the future.

The special operations unit should still use the improved Type 56 submachine gun in his hand. With this gun, when the special operations unit goes out on combat missions, it is equivalent to having a rifle and a submachine gun.

This improved rifle combines the functions of infantry and submachine guns, and can achieve the effect of single shot and continuous fire. This means that the rifles and submachine guns you are currently equipped with will be replaced by this gun.

It's still the old rule, I'll show you it first, and then you will each experience it. If you like it, here's your standard gun. The small pistol on the table is also for you. ’

He Zhengdao, who was talking, explained the structure and performance of this assault rifle to the saber special combat members present. The team was undoubtedly happy that a gun could be equally compatible with rifles and submachine guns.

This means that in the future, on the battlefield, they can meet the effect of single shot and fire suppression with only one rifle. Moreover, the effective range of this new submachine gun is farther and more powerful than the previous equipment.

After demonstrating this submachine gun, He Zhengdao picked up the pistol on the table and said: "This is also the standard pistol of your saber special combat team in the future, although the ammunition capacity is not as much as the box gun, but the power and performance are very good."

Most importantly, this pistol is small in size, which makes it easier for you to camouflage and reconnaissance in the future. The melee effect will not disappoint you. These two guns will become the standard equipment of the special combat team in the future, and they must be familiar with it after they go down. ”

Looking at the conspicuous five-pointed star on the handle of the pistol, all the special combat team members felt very happy. For them, there was no less than a used pistol. But to be able to use pistols produced in their own arsenal, they still feel more honored.

And this imitation May Fourth pistol, He Zhengdao also hopes that it will become an officer with a gun in the Eighth Route Army in the future. After all, this pistol was still very popular even in the era when He Zhengdao crossed! (To be continued.) )